Artist Statement
“The raised fist has served as an iconic symbol of resistance for many generations. Masculine and monochrome, the clenched gesture radiates energy against a double outlined golden star. Featuring Fairey's now well-known call-to-action, the accompanying "OBEY" below is a visual command that enhances the otherwise silent but powerful protest.? With its origins in his earliest street art projects, this print replaces the typical Andre the Giant figurine with an oversized fist that stands in its place. Legibility and accessibility have always been a hallmark of Fairey's artwork, and are utilized t
About This Print
Fist (Large Format) is a 2019 Shepard Fairey screen print, published by Obey Giant in a signed, numbered first edition of 89, measuring 30 x 41 inches on Coventry Rag archival cotton paper with hand-deckled edges. It centers a masculine, monochrome clenched fist radiating energy against a double-outlined golden star, with the word "OBEY" beneath it functioning as a visual command. Drawing on Fairey's earliest street-art projects, the composition replaces the familiar Andre the Giant figure with an oversized fist. Prized for its legibility, the print renders the universal raised-fist symbol of resistance in Fairey's recognizable style.
Market Context
No recorded public sales >= $100 - pieces like this are typically held long-term by investors/collectors, were destroyed or consumed, or do not surface on the open market.